While compiling a big roundup post of FAQ planner questions, one question that kept coming up was why don’t you use free software to design printables? This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking one of these…
How to color match anything in Photoshop (step by step tutorial)
If you’ve seen a pretty shade of pink, blue, green, purple or any (literally any) color and want to use it in a design – whether you’re making a pattern, a label or a printable, there’s a quick and easy way to find out…
How to use pattern overlays in Canva
If you want to use pattern overlays but don’t own Photoshop (it’s actually easier to use than you might think!), you can still use pattern overlays using free graphic design tools such as Canva. In the video below I walk…
How to make seamless repeating patterns in Photoshop (Webinar Replay)
If you’ve been a subscriber for a while, you might remember about a month ago when I tried my first webinar. It was an epic fail! 🙁 The software I was using to host the webinar (Google Hangouts) did not…
How to effectively use and make an Etsy shop banner (with step-by-step video tutorial)
Etsy is a crowded marketplace and you want your store to stand out and be memorable. Your shop banner is one of the first things shoppers see when they land on your shop. You only get one chance to make…
How to make a product catalogue/line sheet for your business (selling to wholesalers or retailers)
Is your Etsy shop or online business growing? Are you thinking about selling wholesale or approaching retailers to stock your products? You’re going to need a product catalogue and in this post, I’m going to show you how to put…
How to make a party banner in Photoshop (How to make party printables), DIY
My latest obsession is making party printables! In this video tutorial I’m showing how to make your own party banner in Photoshop. You can use the skills in this tutorial to make a triangle party banner at any size you…
How to Make Party Printables in Photoshop and Monetize Your Designs (Ecourse)
My latest ecourse: How to Make Party Printables in Photoshop and Monetize Your Designs! is now available for enrollment! I’ve been making printables for over 4 years now and am finally getting around to adding party printables to my shop! After numerous…
How to download Adobe Photoshop
I use Photoshop every single day! Just a few of the things I use Photoshop to create: Digital paper/pattern backgrounds Seamless repeating patterns Pattern overlays Planner printables Planner stickers Party printables (look out for my new ecourse: How to Make…
How to create a new file and resize anything in Photoshop (without distorting!)
I realized I’ve shared a few tutorials on how to use the various tools in Photoshop but I’d never actually done a tutorial on how to set up a new template in Photoshop or how to resize something in Photoshop!…
What is the difference between a digital paper, pattern overlay and Photoshop .PAT file?
A question I’m often asked by those that are just getting started in graphic design, is: Digital paper Come in pre-selected colors You can’t modify the size of the pattern or make changes (if you re-color them, the image quality…
How to change the colors of a pattern overlay in Photoshop
In today’s tutorial I’m showing you how to change the colors of a pattern overlay to make a pattern white, create custom color-ways, or so you can use the pattern to make your own products (e.g. using Zazzle). Pattern overlays give…